Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Equine Science

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Lecturer Salary from £37,458 p.a.

Senior Lecturer Salary from £43,392 p.a.

(the level of appointment will be determined by the selection panel following an interview)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed-term Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Equine Science, with a specialist interest in Equine Behaviour, Welfare and Ethology, within the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Science at our Brackenhurst Campus. The successful candidate will teach in the Department of Animal and Equine Sciences, delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching on the Equine Science courses.  Taught subjects to be covered are:

• Emerging Issues and Ethics
• Equine Behaviour and Welfare
• Equine Ethology

The applicant sought for this post will be a strong equine scientist and highly motivated academic with an interest equine behaviour, welfare and ethology.  You will be able to demonstrate  a track record of excellence in teaching in higher education, ideally hold a higher education teaching qualification and/or be a fellow of the Higher Education Academy.  You will have an emerging or established and proven track record of scholarly, research and/or practice activity that will complement the activity of the School and which you will use to inspire students in your area of expertise.  You will also be capable of providing undergraduate and postgraduate research support and supervision.

In support of your online application, please submit a single document to include:

• a covering letter;
• full CV;
• a teaching statement;
• a scholarship/research/practice statement.

This should clearly address your suitability for the role as outlined in the associated Job Description and Person Specification. If the 1MB file size restriction makes this difficult or impossible, please email all your supporting documentation to CSTHR@ntu.ac.uk.

If you have any specific queries in relation to this position, please contact Dr Kelly Yarnell, Principal Lecturer and Courses Manager, Animal and Equine Science, on +44 (0)115 8485361, or via email kelly.yarnell@ntu.ac.uk

Join Us

NTU has a thriving academic community, and it’s one where you’ll feel truly valued. We know our academics are central to our success as an award-winning university, and research centre of excellence.

Our rise up the league tables in recent years, alongside a number of prestigious national awards, demonstrate the potential that creating and forging excellent partnerships, while harnessing the talents of all our people, can bring. Most notably we have achieved a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework and been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our pioneering research. Now we’re looking for more passionate, ambitious people to join us.

Find out more about our academic community at NTU, including the support we offer to academics at all stages of their careers at Support for academics | Nottingham Trent University

We also offer:

• 35 days annual leave per year (dependent on grade) plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata 
• Generous pension scheme with life assurance.  We contribute 23.68% of your salary.
• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• And a whole lot more…

Come and be part of our success. Apply today by clicking the 'Apply' button above.

Advert information